Cold weather tips for people, petsDeKalb County Animal Services officials say pet owners need to take extra precautions to keep companions safe while cold weather moves through the region - and Hall County Fire Services is out with some safety tips for the pet owners, themselves.

Obama: US at war with those who have perverted IslamMuslims in the U.S. and around the world have a responsibility to fight a misconception that terrorist groups like the Islamic State speak for them, President Barack Obama said Wednesday in his most direct remarks about any link between Islam and terrorism.

No relief: Bitter cold lingers over much of countryLow temperatures gripped much of the South, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Wednesday, freezing and refreezing snow and ice and making roads hazardous for those who'd ventured out. In many areas, the cold was expected to stay for days.

Embattled Debaltseve falls to Ukraine rebels; troops retreatAfter weeks of relentless fighting, the embattled Ukrainian rail hub of Debaltseve fell Wednesday to Russia-backed separatists, who hoisted a flag in triumph over the town. The Ukrainian president confirmed that he had ordered troops to pull out and the rebels reported taking hundreds of soldiers captive.